Wine Production and Quality Keith Grainger 2nd Edition 2016 Very Good hardcover very good condition This comprehensive guide explores the techniques of wine production in the vineyard and winery, and considers their impact upon the taste, style and quality of wine in the bottle. Part 1 of the book provides a structured yet easily readable understanding of wine production, from vine to bottle. The impact of natural factors, including climate and soil, is considered, together with the decisions made and work undertaken in the vineyard and winery. Part 2 looks at quality in wines: the concepts and techniques of tasting are detailed, along with the challenges in recognizing and assessing quality. Also discussed are the steps producers may take, and the limitations they may face, in creating quality wines. The book will prove valuable to beverage industry professionals, wine trade students, wine merchants, sommeliers, restaurateurs, and wine lovers as well as those entering (or thinking of entering) the highly competitive world of wine production. ISBN-10 ? : ? 1118934555 ISBN-13 ? : ? 978-1118934555 Measurements: height: 9.25" width: 6.25" pages: 307 This item is in a pet free and smoke free household. Please contact me if you have any questions before purchase. Please e-mail if you are in any way dissatisfied after purchase. I will do anything I can to fix it. Thank you for shopping.